More About Encouraging a lifelong love for reading in your child is a priceless gift

Encouraging a lifelong love for reading in your child is a priceless gift, and Pequot Library offers captivating events to nurture that passion.

The Drop-in Storytime at the Children's Library is perfect for ages three and above, offering delightful tales and the opportunity to select books to take home.

For a more adventurous learning experience, explore our many weekend and after-school programs. One example is "Steering by the Stars: A Navigational Demonstration," hosted with representatives from Mystic Seaport. This program delves into the captivating history of marine navigation. Participants, young and old, can measure distances in the sky and explore reproductions of historical navigation tools, including an authentic early-20th-century chronometer. 🌌

Contact Pequot Library today to discover upcoming events and create enchanting moments for your kiddos. 👩‍🏫

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More About Pequot Library

A Cultural Beacon
Pequot Library was founded in 1889 by Southport, CT residents Virginia Marquand Monroe (1837 – 1926) and Elbert B. Monroe (1836 – 1894). The Library building, designed by noted American architect Robert H. Robertson, opened to the public in March 1894. It was Mrs. Monroe’s intention that Pequot be as “free as air to all.”

Pequot Library is a destination library listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For over seven generations, Pequot Library has been a cultural beacon of Fairfield County, providing traditional library services and diverse programming to our local and regional community. We help children develop a lifelong interest in reading and learning through engaging programs and special activities. Our robust calendar of events includes musical performances, exhibitions, lectures, and a wide range of cultural, educational, and community events. We integrate our Special Collections of rare books, manuscripts, and archives into our day-to-day services to the community through exhibitions, programs, and hands-on classes and workshops.

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Pequot Library
720 Pequot Ave
Southport, Connecticut 06890

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Did you know you can follow any of our 175 Special Interest calendars and stay informed better than ever before? See them here. You can also create your own public or private calendar here. Post events to your calendar and ours at the same time! Terms and conditions may vary based on the policies of your local Town Planner publisher.

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